Bourbon Peach Salmon
Elevate your summer dining with this Bourbon Peach Salmon, where tender salmon fillets meet a luscious bourbon peach glaze. Rich in flavor and vibrant in color, this dish is perfect for barbecues or family dinners. The sweet caramelization of peaches combined with the smoky notes of bourbon creates a delightful culinary experience that will impress all your guests. Enjoy it alongside fresh sides for a balanced meal that bursts with flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F/200°C) and lightly oil the grill grates.
- In a bowl, whisk together bourbon, brown sugar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Marinate salmon fillets in half of the mixture for at least 20 minutes.
- Brush cut sides of peaches with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Grill salmon skin-side down and peaches cut-side down for 4-5 minutes per side until salmon flakes easily and peaches are caramelized.
- Drizzle remaining marinade over grilled items before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with peach halves
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg